Is ∫1/x^2 - ∫1/x^2 from 0 to 2 Zero or Undefined?

chessmath · Oct 27, 2012

Hi
I would like to know what is ∫1/x^2-∫1/x^2 from 0 to 2.is it zero or undefined meaning that it is infinity ? (because each integral is undefined at zero).

DonAntonio · Oct 27, 2012

chessmath said:

Hi
I would like to know what is ∫1/x^2-∫1/x^2 from 0 to 2.is it zero or undefined meaning that it is infinity ? (because each integral is undefined at zero).

Every element of that substraction is a divergent improper integral and, thus, the whole operation is undefined.

DonAntonio

Is ∫1/x^2 - ∫1/x^2 from 0 to 2 Zero or Undefined?

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